Seating Solutions
Proper seating is crucial for avoiding postural pains. Seating also has a direct effect on the position of your forearms and hands while operating a computer keyboard or mouse. Poor seating can contribute to wrist and other arm pain and discomfort.
Avoid postural and other pain and discomfort through proper positioning and the application of ergonomic seating principles. There are many websites that explain the ergonomic principles of seating and it is not the purpose of this site to repeat them. However, the following is a summary of the key points to bear in mind:
- Take frequent breaks (a minimum of 5 minutes per hour away from your workstation). This is good for your wrists and arms, neck and back, and also your eyes.
- Have your feet resting flat on the floor. If you cannot do this, use a footrest.
- Sit with your thighs roughly parallel to the floor. Avoid perching on the edge or slouching back into your chair.
- Make sure your back is supported by the chair’s backrest.
- Adjust the armrests so that you do not have to shrug your shoulders (too high) or lean (too low) to rest your arms.
- The overall height of the chair and its relation to the keyboard should allow you to move your hands over the keyboard without too much wrist extension (back of wrist bent up).
- Throughout your workday make minor adjustments to your chair to make subtle changes to your postural stresses.
| SwingSeat Pro Ergonomic Back Support Office Chair | ||
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| by Smart Motion Technologies | ||
| Model # - EB-STND-BLK, EB-SHRT-BLK, EB-TALL-BLK | ||
SwingSeat Pro's patented mechanism and contoured cushions perfectly counterbalance your body as you move from one task to another. From the moment you sit down, the SwingSeat Pro senses the position of your body and independently adjusts the seat and backrest to perfectly align to you because their movement is synchronized to your body. Reach forward to answer the phone, lean back to relax, sit up to work at your keyboard, SwingSeat's seat and backrest automatically provide superb comfort and support. You can concentrate 100% of your effort on your work while enjoying the wonderful benefits of natural motion because your SwingSeat Pro allows you to continuously vary your posture without having to make any adjustments to the chair. The chair has 3 cylinder options (which must be specified when ordering): standard (for people between 5'4" and 6'2"), short (for people less than 5'4" - although it might be better to use the standard cylinder with a footrest), and tall (for persons over 6'2" tall). Maximum weight capacity: 250lbs. NOTE: The SwingSeat chair does not ship assembled, minimal hand assembly (no tools required). |
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| Standard cylinder | EB-STND-BLK: $495.00 | |
| Short cylinder | EB-SHRT-BLK: $495.00 | |
| Tall cylinder | EB-TALL-BLK: $495.00 | |
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| Double Pivot Arm Rest (for the pair) | SSA-DPA: $95.00 | |
The SwingSeat Pro Executive Chair includes a headrest. Maximum weight capacity: 250lbs. NOTE: The SwingSeat chair does not ship assembled, minimal hand assembly (no tools required). |
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| Standard cylinder | EBH-STND-BLK: $595.00 | |
| Tall cylinder | EBH-TALL-BLK: $595.00 | |
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| Double Pivot Arm Rest (for the pair) | SSA-DPA: $95.00 | |
| Salli Chairs | ||
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| by Salli | ||
| Model # - various models | ||
| A range of stools that are increasingly popular in dentist offices and labs. Note: At this point these chairs are only available by special order. | ||
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Salli SwingFit The Salli SwingFit is an adjustable split saddle seat. The rocking mechanism enables the seat to freely and continuously tilt or 'rock' on the left-right and front-back axis without the need to release a lever. The width of the two halves of the saddle seat are width adjustable and can be fixed at the desired spacing. A standard hand-controlled height adjustment lever for adjustment of the gas spring lift accommodates most adults. Model #: SS-SF Price: $1,175.00 |
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Salli Swing The Salli Swing is an adjustable split saddle seat. The rocking mechanism enables the seat to freely and continuously tilt or 'rock' on the left-right and front-back axis without the need to release a lever. The width of the two halves of the saddle seat are width fixed and cannot be adjusted. A standard hand-controlled height adjustment lever for adjustment of the gas spring lift accommodates most adults. Model #: SS-SW Price: $1,100.00 |
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Salli MultiAdjuster The Salli MultiAdjuster is a lockable, adjustable split saddle seat chair. There is a lever to provide adjustment allowing the adjustable split saddle seat to be adjusted on the front-back axis, and upon releasing the lever the chair will lock in that position. The width of the two halves of the saddle seat are width adjustable and can be fixed at the desired spacing. A standard hand-controlled height adjustment lever for adjustment of the gas spring lift accommodates most adults. Model #: SS-MU Price: $1,050.00 |
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| Salli Tilting Twin The Salli Tilting Twin has fewer adjustments than the Salli MultiAdjuster chair. There is a lever to provide adjustment allowing the split saddle seat to be adjusted on the front-back axis, and upon releasing the lever the chair will lock in that position. The width of the two halves of the saddle seat are fixed and cannot adjust. A standard hand-controlled height adjustment lever for adjustment of the gas spring lift accommodates most adults. Model #: SS-TWT Price: $850.00 |
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| Salli Strong The Salli Strong is a beefed-up version for heavier individuals (up to 325 lbs) of the the Salli Tilting Twin chair. There is a lever to provide adjustment allowing the split saddle seat to be adjusted on the front-back axis, and upon releasing the lever the chair will lock in that position. The width of the two halves of the saddle seat are fixed and cannot adjust. A standard hand-controlled height adjustment lever for adjustment of the gas spring lift accommodates most adults. Model #: SS-ST Price: $975.00 |
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| Salli Twin The Salli Twin has fewer adjustments than the Salli Tilting Twin chair. The width of the two halves of the saddle seat are fixed and cannot adjust. A standard hand-controlled height adjustment lever for adjustment of the gas spring lift accommodates most adults. Model #: SS-TW Price: $850.00 |
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| Salli Tilting Classic The Salli Tilting Classic is identical to the Tilting Twin but features a solid one-piece saddle design. There is a lever to provide adjustment allowing the solid saddle seat to be adjusted on the front-back axis, and upon releasing the lever the chair will lock in that position. A standard hand-controlled height adjustment lever for adjustment of the gas spring lift accommodates most adults. Model #: SS-CLT Price: $860.00 |
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| Salli Classic The Salli Classic is the most basic model of the Salli chair line. The seat is a solid one-piece saddle design. A standard hand-controlled height adjustment lever for adjustment of the gas spring lift accommodates most adults. Model #: SS-CL Price: $850.00 |
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| Industrial Sit Stand Stool | ||
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| by Lyon | ||
| Model # - 2092N | ||
This sit-stand chair offers 10" of continuous height adjustment using the Lyon Gravity Lock System, featuring postive locking at the set height. The chair is stable with four strong nylon anti-slip glides which provide stability on most flooring. The ergonomically formed padded polyurethane seat tilts forward up to 20° and swivels 16° in either direction and automatically returns to the center when released. The matte black tubular steel base is durable and looks professional in industrial and office settings. Maximum load rating: 250 lbs. Warranty through manufacturer. |
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| Base: 20" Wide x 16" Deep | 2092N: $450.00 | |
| Height Range: 22.75" to 32.75" | ||
| Non-Locking Adjustable Foot Rest with Metal Base | ||
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| by 3M | ||
| Model # - FR530CB | ||
This foot rest provides an 18" wide platform with soft rubber non-skid bumps, and easy foot-controlled platform tilt adjustment. Both height and tilt are adjustable. It has a thin steel sheet base. |
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| FR530CB: $95.00 | ||
| Luxe Comfort Non-Locking Foot Rest | ||
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| by AIData | ||
| Model # -FR006 (grey) | ||
The Luxe Comfort Footrest from AI Data is designed to reduce muscle strain and fatigue by supporting the user's legs at an optimum adjustable angle. The large rubber non-skid platform keeps feet stable while resting on the footrest. The angle is adjustable with a moderate application of pressure by the feet and the height adjusts from a 'stored' flat position to a raised position which locks into place. The footrest is made of a durable high impact ABS plastic. |
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| FR006: $70.00 | ||
| Raise-Its | ||
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| by Headwind Consumer Products | ||
| Model # -RI-CLR (clear) | ||
| Model # - RI-BLK (black) | ||
Raise-its are 1" H x 4" wide squares of polycarbonate plastic. They are designed to be placed under the legs or sides of furniture. Raise-Its have an interlocking mechanism that allows for up to three to be safely stacked. The Raise-Its has a depression in the top which accommodates bed wheels, round legs, square legs and board-style furniture legs. Each has a non-skid rubber insert on the bottom to ensure it will remain safely in place. Raise-Its safely hold 600 lbs of weight per leg. |
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| RI-CLR (clear): $20.00 | ||
| RI-BLK (black): $20.00 | ||